Manager, Graphic Design Art Director

Redmond, WA

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold billions of video games and hundreds of millions of hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™, and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Oversee design and visual branding across all company marketing and internal initiatives.
Establish and provide insight, guidance and creative direction for the graphic design team.
Review and approve all materials produced by the designers and provides creative guidance and feedback.
Troubleshoot design projects with designers to meet business objective and client needs.
Working knowledge of print production, color management and to print quality management.
Work in close partnership with the Graphic Design Art & Schedule Manager to ensure projects are on time, on budget and reflects branding standards; offers feedback about designers’ creative performance and impact.
Collaborate with internal marketing groups and graphic designers to determine the look and feel of campaigns and promotional materials; communicate with Design team as appropriate.
Collaborate with other departments to successfully manage and maintain continuity of brands.
Participate in client meetings, creative discussions, strategy discussions.
Approve art design; reviews and approves design materials created within Nintendo of America (NOA) to ensure Nintendo IP and brand consistency across all company marketing initiatives.
Route product design direction to stakeholders for approval and coordinate with design team to finalize.
Manage the creation of various brand and style guidelines
Hire and train designers and supports their growth and development
Art direct photo shoots

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

Eight or more years of related experience
Two to three years of leadership experience
Graphic design experience in the video gaming industry
Art Director experience on large advertising or marketing campaigns
Demonstrated experience managing teams through large graphic design and production projects
Strong technical knowledge of the video game design and development process
Strong leadership skill
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Extensive knowledge of Apple platform computer software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign)
Familiarity with other programs (Microsoft Office) as well as custom internal programs
Superior understanding of marketing and advertising principles
Demonstrated experience in managing a team to tight schedules in a fast-paced environment
Undergraduate degree in Graphic Design, Art, Advertising, a related field, or equivalent experience